Just how talented is Mr. Ripley? Bratislava streetstyle

Fashion wise, very talented, obviously :-) This guy just appeared out of nowhere with his friends and was kind of shy so I was quickly snapping, because I thought he might change his mind, turn around and leave. Every time I look at this picture it strikes me how much he looks like Matt Damon in the movie mentioned in the title of the post. Even his style - very clean and laid back American mixed with Italian elegance. Don't know about you, but I just love it!

Update! Now get this: turns out (thanks to a friend) this guy is REALLY talented and in more than one way :-) check out the young artist's personal web page and work at www.andrascsefalvay.com

Ahoy! sailor girl, Bratislava streetstyle

I like the fact that his girl's outfit is more authentic navy than fashion chic and kind of has a very real sailing feeling to her. Like she just stepped off a ship's deck. Okay, I know, with perfect hair, make-up and black tights and all... just like in movies :-)

Translator's note: in English the expression "Ahoy!" is used to hail a ship, a boat or a person. Not sure about ships, but people will definitely react to it if you use it in Bratislava, since in Slovak (and Czech) "Ahoj!" means "Hello!"

So just a quick Ahoy! and welcome to all new readers, enjoy your journey!

Little red riding lips in a hood, Bratislava streetstyle

I love magical moments when things happen just like that and then vanish into thin air... leaving you wondering if they really happened... In case you wonder too, fairytale beings and magical creatures do wander around the grey city streets, got one of them captured :-)

Update! The magical girl on the picture is Audrey, the singer of the electronic band Nourish My Fame. Check out their oh so delish music and more of Audrey's pictures on their web or myspace page.

Last week in a picture, Bratislava streetstyle

Yes, that's exactly the kind of week we had - longing for summer, but needing to have some protection against the wind and rain.
My thoughts go out to everyone battling with the floods (in Slovakia and the countries around) - best of luck!

Color me good, Bratislava streetstyle

Trend alert! Walking the streets, it seems to me, that "colourful" is the key word for sunglasses right now. No matter the shape, age, sex or style, bring on the colours!

Have a sunny, colourful week everyone! :-)

Inspiration: Garance Doré

 

She's very French. And very witty. With a sense of style and sense of humour that are equally great.
Her illustration of Demi Moore graced the cover of Elle UK. Her photograps are beyond dreamy. And her style of writing...pffffff! :-)
I proudly admit that I am addicted to her blog. She makes my day every day she has a new post. Merci, Garance! Bisous!

Young braids, Bratislava streetstyle

 

Here's a different kind of take on braided hair. More traditional than here, but in combination with the personality of the girl, very fresh and young. On a side note, how pretty are her see-through, kind of 60's shaped glasses?

Layers, Bratislava streetstyle via Germany

 

Oh how I miss the afternoon sunshine, that gently strokes your face while sitting outside, sipping on some tea (coffee, mojito, white wine...) and watching people pass by :-)

Maya, Bratislava streetstyle

I have a confession to make. There was a time when I was THIS close to studying fashion design. I loved sketching outfits, I still have tons of sketches hidden somewhere on the bottom of a drawer in my parents' apartment. That year the Academy of Fine Arts enrolled only 4 or 5 fashion design students. I finished around the number 50. Out of 140. Told you, THIS close :-)
I was even determined to try to get in the next year, but ended up caught in advertising instead. Hmmm...

Anyway. Point is that since then I haven't followed the fashion designers scene too closely, resulting in asking an accomplished fashion designer to pose for streetstyle pictures without recognizing her (even after she told me her name.... shooot!) Trying to quickly steer the conversation I asked her if the dress she's wearing is her own design. "No, it's Alexander McQueen." (Damn, should stop asking silly questions!) "....only a little bit altered." (whaaaat, altered McQueen?!) "But don't tell anybody." (Sure I won't. She didn't say write, did she? :-)

You know what, I guess if you had a part time working placement at McQueen's atelier like Maria Stranekova did, you're kind of allowed to touch the design :-) For more about the very gracious and sweet Maya (for posing and allowing me to publish this story :-) and her wonderful work, look here.

Oversized scarf, Bratislava streetstyle